Singapore-based Gushcloud International announced today (March 18) that it has acquired esports talents company DIVINITY’s contracts as part of its strategy to solidify its presence in the esports industry. Previously, Gushcloud International invested in Japan-based esports management agency, Relation X. As part of this acquisition deal, Gushcloud will become the …
Read More »Activision Blizzard lays off about 50 in its esports division
The power of data in gaming’s red-hot market Learn how to seize the power of data to attract and keep players, create personalized gaming experiences, and cash in on the industry’s seismic growth. Register Now Activision Blizzard has let go of about 50 employees in its esports division, as the …
Read More »The time for esports’ professionalization is now
GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. Hosted Online April 28-29, 2021 Register Now With traditional sports and entertainment evaporating overnight amid the COVID-19 outbreak last spring, esports became the solution for stakeholders across many industries to ensure the show did …
Read More »Nerd Street Gamers raises $11.5 million for digital esports platform
Beyond the app store: Why mobile games need a multi-platform strategy Learn how to go beyond the tried-and-true pathways to improve discoverability, create community, and scale your mobile business. View On Demand Nerd Street Gamers has raised $ 11.5 million to expand its digital esports platform even while its esports …
Read More »Mobile esports firm Skillz sees stock price jump 127% in first-day trading
Mobile esports company Skillz saw its shares rise 127% to $ 22.73 a share in its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The San Francisco company took advantage of the boom in the game industry, which has grown quickly this year as people turn to games …
Read More »Discord could be the next esports ecosystem
You can’t solo security COVID-19 game security report: Learn the latest attack trends in gaming Access here Instant messaging app Discord has become a go-to social hub across the globe. Much like its online community-driven predecessors – think Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube – more than 100 million people use it …
Read More »Cloud9 launches first all-women esports team for Valorant
You can’t solo security COVID-19 game security report: Learn the latest attack trends in gaming Access here Esports organization Cloud9 will field its first all-women esports team in Riot Games’ Valorant esports tournaments. Los Angeles-based Cloud9, which runs a number of esports teams for games such as League of Legends and …
Read More »How Tempo Storm is aiming to become the Bloomberg of esports
You can’t solo security COVID-19 game security report: Learn the latest attack trends in gaming Access here An esports team isn’t really like the squad that you see on the field in professional sports. Instead, a company like Tempo Storm is much more like the business organization that runs a …
Read More »Newzoo downgrades esports 2020 revenue forecast for third time to $950.3 million
You can’t solo security COVID-19 game security report: Learn the latest attack trends in gaming Access here Market researcher Newzoo has downgraded its esports revenue forecast for 2020 for the third time this year, saying revenues will likely hit $ 950.3 million. The revision is only slightly down from the …
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